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sync
This term is a clipped form of synchronize and is predominantly used in technical, digital, and media contexts. It carries a modern, efficient connotation, often associated with cloud computing, software updates, and audiovisual production. While "synchronize" is preferred in formal academic or technical writing, "sync" is the standard choice for user interfaces, manuals, and casual professional conversation.
As a noun, it is almost exclusively used in the phrase "in sync" or "out of sync" to describe the temporal alignment of two elements. It functions as an uncountable noun in these contexts, referring to a state of harmony or coordination rather than a discrete object.
Meanings
To coordinate two or more devices or data sets so that they contain the same information and are updated simultaneously.
Examples
I need to sync my contacts with the cloud server.
Let me sync my calendar so we can find a time to meet.
Does this app sync automatically or do I have to do it manually?
The subtitles are slightly out of sync with the dialogue.
I will sync the database before the presentation starts.
We need to get our schedules in sync for the upcoming trip.